Polymers is commonly used today in the plastics and composites industry, and it is often used as a synonym for "plastic" or "resin." In actuality, polymers include a range of materials with a variety of unique properties. They are found in common household goods, in clothing and toys, in construction materials and insulation, and in numerous other products.
Flammability. The ratings achieved are used in building codes, insurance requirements, fire codes and other regulations governing the use of building materials as well as the storage and handling of highly flammable substances inside and outside of structures and in surface and air transportation.
Polymers flammability properties testing includes:
Small Scale Flammability:
UL, CFR, FMVSS, ASTM, ISO, automotive, aerospace and building specifications.
Room Burn Apparatus:
The room burn apparatus is used for testing wall panels, wall coverings, foam plastics, and an assortment of other materials and configurations.
Open Calorimeter:
In addition to room testing, calorimeter tests can be run under the open hood in compliance with federal, state or local fire codes and requirements including testing to UL 1056 and UL 1895. The hood can also be used to run custom tests of materials.
Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL):
The Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL) is used for testing to ASTM E1623, to determine ignitability, heat release rates, mass loss rates, and smoke development of materials, products and assemblies under a large hood.